Project Coordinator Review
at University of Oxford
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Oxfordshire
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Organising, maintaining, and updating project and portfolio documentation (including financial documentation), using tools such as Sharepoint. This includes:
o Portfolio / project plans
o Project status reports
o Risks & issues logs
o Project budget reports
o Resource plans
Assisting with the project reports to funding bodies, University committees, and Senior meetings.
Communicating info about the projects to colleagues, wider stakeholders, departments via emails, phone or in person.
Organising the project-related events, such as meetings, workshops, and presentations. This will include room and catering booking, helping with travel arrangements, and confirming arrangements with attendees.
Providing and administrative support, such as taking and circulating minutes, to relevant committees and project boards.
o Portfolio / project plans
o Project status reports
o Risks & issues logs
o Project budget reports
o Resource plans
Assisting with the project reports to funding bodies, University committees, and Senior meetings.
Communicating info about the projects to colleagues, wider stakeholders, departments via emails, phone or in person.
Organising the project-related events, such as meetings, workshops, and presentations. This will include room and catering booking, helping with travel arrangements, and confirming arrangements with attendees.
Providing and administrative support, such as taking and circulating minutes, to relevant committees and project boards.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I did enjoy it for the first 4 months, now I just feel demotivated. I feel a little isolated on my course and I would enjoy group learning sessions. The course itself has many requirements (Skill Builder exams; Cognitive Assessments) which need to be completed regularly however they don't add any value/benefit to the course.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Gain an understanding of the formal project management methodology; using the project resource management tool; gain an experience with project financials reporting tool; gain an understanding of the negotiating skills, procurements processes; learnt a skill of identifying stakeholders and risk management. Also I' have learned that the it is important to have the right behavioural attitudes to become excellent in the role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It is high paced course. The sessions presenting new topics are every 6 weeks where the tutor reads out the slides for 1.5hrs. There is a space for questions but it is all rushed and support outside these sessions is non-existent. The assessment deadlines are regular however the feedback on the assessments is not delivered.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is always helpful assisting me with any questions when writing assessments and providing me with real work experience. I would say going beyond the standard! I am proud of the Apprenticeship team who are being super proactive, keeping me up-to-date with any news and always quick to reply and resolve. We have the MS team folder where we all share any info.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
I wish I could give some positive feedback. There is a space for my questions but it is all rushed and support outside these sessions is non-existent. The tutor overloaded with workload and other students take priority in receiving the feedback on their assessments. Sadly, no official apology nor prior communication was sent on this. When it comes to providing my feedback on the session the tutor is typing up my feedback to the form and asking me to justify it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I do feel that what I am studying helps me with the day-to day workload. The theory that I have learnt is being used in my role and my colleagues recognise it. It is a great feeling to have accomplished so much just within several months thanks to the course.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are many social events that employer organises for the public. They are inspirational lectures and a range of talks, workshops, training events, symposiums, and conferences. Just to note that I am hugely grateful for my employer being flexible and giving me the time to work, study and join these events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Green, flexible, multinational, respectful employer with the sense of right work-life balance attitude.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?
Don't keep quiet - demonstrate your values at the interview! Prep your academic writing style, you will need to write many reports.
